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UPDATE: One man dies in Bradenton shootout

Published: Monday, January 21, 2013 at 6:47 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, January 21, 2013 at 9:17 a.m.

BRADENTON - UPDATE: One man was killed Sunday night in an exchange of gunfire between two groups of men that occurred in the 4200 block of 24th Street West in Bradenton.

According to reports, Joshua M. Pinkham, 39, and Roy D. Potter, 38, were sitting outside in the carport when three males, dressed in black, with masks over their faces, came around the corner of the duplex and approached the victims.

One of the suspects, James M. Brady, 26, allegedly pointed a handgun at Pinkham and ordered him to the ground. Pinkham pulled out a handgun and gunfire was exchanged between the two.

Brady was shot and the two other suspects took off on foot. No one else was injured. EMS arrived and Brady was pronounced deceased. Detectives are searching for the other two suspects. No one has been charged in the incident. The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to call MSO at 941-747-3011, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.

EARLIER: A shootout at a Bradenton duplex leaves one man dead, and authorities searching for two other suspects.

According to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office:

Two men were sitting outside a carport in the 4200 block of 24th Street West on Sunday night when they were approached by three men dressed in black, with masks over their faces.

James Brady pointed a handgun at one of the men, who pulled out a gun and shot Brady as the two exchanged gunfire. Brady, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities are searching for the other two suspects, who fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call MSO at 941-747-3011, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.

<p><em>BRADENTON</em> - UPDATE: One man was killed Sunday night in an exchange of gunfire between two groups of men that occurred in the 4200 block of 24th Street West in Bradenton. </p><p>According to reports, Joshua M. Pinkham, 39, and Roy D. Potter, 38, were sitting outside in the carport when three males, dressed in black, with masks over their faces, came around the corner of the duplex and approached the victims. </p><p>One of the suspects, James M. Brady, 26, allegedly pointed a handgun at Pinkham and ordered him to the ground. Pinkham pulled out a handgun and gunfire was exchanged between the two. </p><p>Brady was shot and the two other suspects took off on foot. No one else was injured. EMS arrived and Brady was pronounced deceased. Detectives are searching for the other two suspects. No one has been charged in the incident. The investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to call MSO at 941-747-3011, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.</p><p>EARLIER: A shootout at a Bradenton duplex leaves one man dead, and authorities searching for two other suspects.</p><p>According to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office:</p><p>Two men were sitting outside a carport in the 4200 block of 24th Street West on Sunday night when they were approached by three men dressed in black, with masks over their faces.</p><p>James Brady pointed a handgun at one of the men, who pulled out a gun and shot Brady as the two exchanged gunfire. Brady, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.</p><p>Authorities are searching for the other two suspects, who fled the scene.</p><p>Anyone with information is asked to call MSO at 941-747-3011, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.</p>